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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 152,967, 211,105.26 and 85,899

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 152,967, 211,105.26 and 85,899 is: 118,546.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    152,967 : 211,105.26 = 85,899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    152,967/211,105.26 = 85,899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    152,967x = 211,105.26 × 85,899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    152,967x = 18,133,730,728.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,133,730,728.74/152,967
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118,546.68

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